Empress CAD-CAM Veneers Vs Empress Esthetic Veneers?

I see that Ivoclar is offering two types of veneers: The Press Empress esthetic technology and the Empress CAD/CAM veneers. What is the difference and which are better? Thanks

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CAD/CAM or Empress Esthetic veneers

Cad/Cam technology is leading many pathways in dentistry. Basically first type of veneers is fabricated from a ceramic block and later is colored and glazed. Nowadays they can offer multiple blocks with different shade for incisal edge and coronal part. In the second choice when veneers are fabricated by the lab and are pressed, it allows to get more art and personality to these veneers. I would prefer the second option and we do them for our patients.

The quality of Empress is dependant on the technician

For the most part Empress® is being replaced by eMax. Same company, but eMax is much stronger. There are pros and cons to each, so the goal must be clear. Empress CAD CAM is milled from a block and Empress Esthetic is a pressed ceramic. They essentially are identical, just different processing.

Types of Porcelain Veneers

Both Empress products are good products. The CAD/CAM product is mainly used in a machine that mills the veneers -- some dentists do these chairside. The main difference will be in aesthetics - and this difference depends on who makes the veneers. The best bet is to go to an experienced cosmetic dentist who uses an experienced master ceramist -- they will be able to choose the products best for your case.